Walt Disney World Dolphin, Lake Buena Vista
About the Hotel
Rooms
The Walt Disney World Dolphin in Lake Buena Vista features guest rooms with fresh decor. Rooms include The Westin Heavenly Bed(R) with a pillow-top mattress, a white goose-down comforter, and four pillows. Options include 2 double beds or 1 king bed, with 1 king bed + 1 sofa bed available. Family Rooms offer L-shaped layouts with views of the surroundings and a sleeper sofa. Alcove or Premium Rooms include distinct alcoves for dining or work, with a sleeper sofa. Each room is non-smoking and equipped with a safe, iron/ironing board, a single-serve brew coffee maker, a mini-refrigerator, a clock radio with dual USB charging stations, and climate control. Suites, such as the Governor Suites, feature a sitting area with an entertainment center, a conference table for eight, and a wet bar. Connecting rooms are available.
Dining Options
The Walt Disney World Dolphin offers 11 restaurants and lounges, including Celebrity Chef Todd English's Bluezoo, which features coastal cuisine, with both international and New American culinary influences. Don Shula's Steak House provides Black Angus steak, The SHULA CUT(R), amid Miami Dolphins memorabilia. Il Mulino New York Trattoria serves wood-fired pizzas, fresh fish, chicken, pastas, and meats with seasonal ingredients from the Abruzzi region of Italy. Rosa Mexicano offers a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a stylish and festive atmosphere. Kimonos offers sushi and Japanese cuisine, with karaoke each evening at 9:30 pm. Amare offers Mediterranean dishes, including seafood, citrus, olive oils, pasta, and pitas.
Leisure and Entertainment
Guests have access to 4 pools, including a grotto pool, waterfall, a white sand beach area, and private pool cabanas. Balinese-inspired Mandara Spa also available. Throughout the year, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts host seasonal and culinary events. The annual Food & Wine Classic in the fall includes food and beverage seminars, tastings from the resort's restaurants, live music, and culinary treats. Guests receive a 30-minute jump on their Disney day with early theme park entry at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks. Guests can also enjoy extended evening hours to experience select attractions, shops and dining after regular park hours-in select theme parks on select nights.
Location & Transportation
The Walt Disney World Dolphin is in Lake Buena Vista, centrally located in the heart of the Walt Disney World(R) Resort, between Epcot(R) and Disney's Hollywood Studios(TM), adjacent to Disney's BoardWalk entertainment district, and near Disney's Animal Kingdom(R) Theme Park and Magic Kingdom(R) Park. Complimentary water taxis provide access to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios, with shuttle buses to other areas within Walt Disney World(R) Resort. Guests who drive to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks receive free parking with their Disney resort hotel room key. Numerous evening venues and shopping opportunities are available at the Disney Springs(R) area.
Services
The Walt Disney World Dolphin provides a full-service concierge and car rental onsite. Meeting planners can leverage Starwood Preferred Planner and Marriott Rewards for convention business. There are 184 flexible, multi-use suites, including eight presidential suites, hospitality suites, and 1-2 bedroom suites. Guests of the resort can purchase Lightning Lane Passes, and choose experiences and arrival windows, starting 7 days before the first day of their Resort stay, for their length of stay (up to 14 days). Also, guests can purchase one-time access to every Lightning Lane attraction in a park-no need to schedule times, starting 7 days before the first day of their Resort stay.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Water sports
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Table tennis
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Aqua park
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor